Poll watch

If Ron Paul ran for president as a third-party candidate, 16% of all voters say it is “very” or “somewhat” likely they’d vote for him. 9% say the same about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Zogby Poll

For many Americans, the holidays are not an entirely joyous time. Among the things people dread: waiting in lines and crowds (68%); putting on weight (37%); getting into debt (37%); seeing relatives (24%); and attending holiday parties (15%).

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